Confronting Leviathan describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. In explaining the failure of this effort the authors suggest reasons why the socialist vision of the ruling party, Frelimo, lacked resonance with Mozambican society. They also document in detail South Africa's attempts to destabilize the country, even to the extent of sponsoring the Renamo insurgents. The dynamics of that..., Confronting Leviathan describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. In explaining the failure of this effort the authors suggest reasons why the socialist vision of the ruling party, Frelimo, lacked resonance with Mozambican society. They also document in detail South Africa's attempts to destabilize the country, even to the extent of sponsoring the Renamo insurgents. The dynamics of that insurgency and its roots in Mozambican society are examined as well as the process of negotiation that brought it to a close. Finally the authors analyze the more recent attempt to construct a liberal capitalist society in Mozambique. From their findings it appears that this may prove no easier than the construction of socialism.Taal: Engels; Afmetingen: 21x229x152 mm; Gewicht: 499,00 gram; Verschijningsdatum: september 1997; Druk: 1; ISBN10: 082141190X; ISBN13: 9780821411902; , Engelstalig | Hardcover | 1997, Geschiedenis & Politiek, Politiek, Boeken, Geschiedenis & Politiek, Geschiedenis, Studie & Management, Kunst & Cultuur, Kunstgeschiedenis, Studie & Management, Mens & Maatschappij, Politicologie, Kunst, Fotografie & Architectuur, Kunstgeschiedenis & Theorieën, Ohio University Press

Confronting Leviathan describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. In explaining the failure of this effort the authors suggest reasons why the socialist vision of the ruling party, Frelimo, lacked resonance with Mozambican society. They also document in detail South Africa's attempts. Confronting Leviathan describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. In explaining the failure of this effort the authors suggest reasons why the socialist vision of the ruling party, Frelimo, lacked resonance with Mozambican society. They also document in detail South Africa's attempts to destabilize the country, even to the extent of sponsoring the Renamo insurgents. The dynamics of that insurgency and its roots in Mozambican society are examined as well as the process of negotiation that brought it to a close. Finally the authors analyze the more recent attempt to construct a liberal capitalist society in Mozambique. From their findings it appears that this may prove no easier than the construction of socialism. Books, Society and Social Sciences~~Politics & Government~~Political Structure & Processes, Confronting Leviathan~~Book~~9780821411902~~Margaret Hall, , , , , , , , , ,, [PU: Ohio University Press]

Hardback, [PU: Ohio University Press], Describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. This title documents South Africa's attempts to destabilize the country, even to the extent of sponsoring the Renamo insurgents., Political Structure & Processes

Confronting Leviathan describes Mozambique's attempt to construct a socialist society in one African country on the back of an anti-colonial struggle for national independence. In explaining the failure of this effort the authors suggest reasons why the socialist vision of the ruling party, Frelimo, lacked resonance with Mozambican society. They also document in detail South Africa's attempts to destabilize the country even to the extent of sponsoring the Renamo insurgents.The dynamics of that insurgency and its roots in Mozambican society are examined as well as the more recent attempts to construct a liberal capitalist society."This excellent book will provide an important contribution to understanding the last twenty years in Mozambique. It thoughtful and reflective as well as being soundly researched". -- Dr. Malyn Newitt